Re: disapppearing usb ports

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From: Nathan McNulty (nospam_at_msn.com)
Date: 07/28/04


Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 13:48:58 -0700

You will need to install your chipset drivers for your motherboard.
What is the make and model of your motherboard/computer and I might be
able to help you with that ;)

The drivers for your USB controller must be installed before you can use
them and before they will appear properly in Device Manager.

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Nathan McNulty
Andrew Cotterill wrote:
> help running xp wich runs fine but no USB ports or controller found in
> device manager and when we try to find new hardware it wont find anything
> any body any ideas please
> 
> 


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